You are listening to a testimony in a murder trial. The defendant claims that while he was dreaming, he started to sleepwalk and he walked up to the victim and stabbed him. Consequently, he should not be held responsible since he was dreaming at the time. You don't really believe him. Why?

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Sleepwalking typically occurs during the non-REM stage of sleep, specifically in stage 4, which is a deep sleep phase. On the other hand, dreaming mainly occurs during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep. These are distinct phases of sleep, indicating that the defendant's claim of dreaming while sleepwalking is not consistent with the understanding of sleep stages.

You Are Listening to a Testimony in a Murder Trial